For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 570 students in Lincoln County, NV.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, NV are Panaca Elementary School, Caliente Elementary School and Pahranagat Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, NV public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Nevada public elementary school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Nevada public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panaca Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4446
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Caliente Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
289 Lincoln Street
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-3772
Grades: PK-6
| 78 students
Rank: #33.
Pahranagat Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
158 Main Street
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Rank: #44.
Pahranagat Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
593 Broadway
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Alamo, NV 89001
(775) 725-3351
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Rank: #55.
Pioche Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
651 Airport Road
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Pioche, NV 89043
(775) 962-5832
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln County Adult Corrections (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1005 Main St. Suite 108
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-8019
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-8019
Grades: AE
| n/a students
Lincoln County Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
500 Youth Center Drive
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Caliente, NV 89008
(775) 726-8250
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, NV?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln County, NV include Panaca Elementary School, Caliente Elementary School and Pahranagat Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public elementary schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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